Ankeny High School
- Public
- ANKENY, IA
Public School
Ankeny High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 10-12
- ANKENY, IA
- Rating 3.85 out of 5 294 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Health & Safetygrade B+
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
85%
Percent Proficient - Math
84%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1250
38 responses
Average ACT
26
313 responses
AP Enrollment
21%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade A minus
Median Household Income
$89,484
National
$64,994Median Rent
$1,108
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$239,300
National
$229,800Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
86%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 28 responsesPoll
61%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 28 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,337
Free or Reduced Lunch
15%
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 32 responses69%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 32 responses91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 32 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$67,768
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.2%
82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 34 responses82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 34 responses76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 34 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$11,624 / year
National
$12,23983%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 40 responses40%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 40 responses63%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 40 responsesSimilar Schools
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Ankeny High School Reviews
Rating 3.85 out of 5 294 reviews
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The one thing that stands out about the Ankeny School District is that there are lots of different opportunities for students. I've participated in many different activities in the music department and other sports as well. I feel like I haven't had that much of a voice when it comes to decisions the school makes though. In Ankeny, administration chooses things for us all the time and the students often feel like they don't have a voice. Although the culture has changed, everything is still very divided and tensions are generally high. I've had to learn to ignore these tensions and do what I need to do to be a successful student. Although I've had a very full schedule over the past 4 years, I've maintained at least a 4.0 weighted GPA. I've taken many rigorous, AP-level courses in the high school and I've never been punished for having so many and I'm going into college more successful and prepared for the workload and the responsibility. Ankeny High School has taught me many lessons.
I rate my school 4 out of 5 stars. At Ankeny High School you are spoon fed resources and knowledge to help you be successful. However, it's not quite up to the five star level. The things that admin/teachers let fly are sometimes disgusting. There is a disappointing lack of discipline and punishment. Teachers have gotten away with saying offense terms or jokes, students walk by the special education department while they mock their peers in those classrooms, and more. I have been privileged with my personal great experience at my high school. For the quality of future students' high school careers at AHS, more discipline should be instilled for both teachers and students.
Ankeny High School is a very good school. For the most part, the teachers are all very qualified and want to help their students succeed. There are many good programs and activies for all interests. The lunch food could be a little healthier and have more options. The parking situation isn't great. With Southview across the street getting out only 5 minutes before the high school and the round a bout, it takes forever to get out of the parking lot after school. For the most part, though, Ankeny High School is a great school.